Spiders do a job in the garden, but there is a limit to how many webs anyone wants across their windows and outdoor furniture. In Chadstone, black house spiders build untidy webs in window frames, eaves and gutters, huntsmen wander inside through gaps under doors, and redbacks tuck themselves into dry, quiet spots like letterboxes, sheds, pot plants and the underside of play equipment.
The crew we book focuses on the outside of the home, where most spiders live and breed, and the key areas inside. They treat eaves, window and door frames, fences, pergolas and sheds, and dust the roof space and subfloor where they can reach. They will also point out spots where redbacks are likely to hide.
- Treatment of eaves, gutters and window and door frames
- Spraying of fences, pergolas, carports and sheds
- Attention to outdoor furniture, letterboxes and play equipment
- Roof space and subfloor dusting where reachable
- Inside treatment of corners, skirting boards and wet areas
Before the visit, brush down any old webs you can reach and move pot plants and items away from the outside walls. Close windows during the outside spray and keep pets indoors until surfaces have dried. When gardening or moving items in the shed, wear gloves. Turning off bright outdoor lights at night also helps, as they draw in the insects spiders feed on.
If someone is bitten and you are worried, we cannot give first aid advice. Call 000 if it is life-threatening, or speak to your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. For spider treatment in Chadstone, call 03 7053 9838 for upfront pricing and a time.